Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Singapore uses the SGD ($) and Macau uses the MOP (P). Conversations can stay in Chinese, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the left in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Singapore
- Capital
- Singapore
- Currency
- Singapore dollar (SGD · $)
- Language
- English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil
- Calling code
- +65
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Macau
- Capital
- —
- Currency
- Macanese pataca (MOP · P)
- Language
- Portuguese, Chinese
- Calling code
- +853
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Singapore and Macau?
Singapore and Macau share the same offset (GMT+8), so there's no difference right now.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 8 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Singapore from Macau?
About 2,546 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 3h 30m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Singapore and Macau use?
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD, $); Macau uses the Macanese pataca (MOP, P). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Singapore from Macau?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +65, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Singapore and Macau?
Both Singapore and Macau count Chinese among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Singapore also has English, Malay, Tamil; Macau adds Portuguese.
Do Singapore and Macau drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.